Overview
Visit top-sights of Istanbul with your private tour guide in 1-2 or 3 days;
DAY-1
Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace.
DAY-2
Spice Market, Bosphorus Cruise, Dolmabahce Palace, Istiklal Street, Galata Tower(from outside).
DAY-3
Suleymaniye Mosque, Chora Church, Fener-Balat Districts, Pierre Lotti Panorama Hill by Cable Car.
You'll get picked up
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Sultanahmet District
Stop: 7 hours -
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2
Hippodrome
Stop: 15 minutes -
3
Blue Mosque
Stop: 30 minutes -
4
Sultanahmet Square
Stop: 15 minutes -
5
Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)
Stop: 60 minutes - Admission excluded
6
Topkapi Palace
Stop: 2 hours - Admission excluded
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7
Basilica Cistern
Stop: 30 minutes - Admission excluded
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Grand Bazaar
Stop: 60 minutes -
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Bosphorus Strait
Stop: 2 hours - Admission excluded
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10
Dolmabahce Palace
Stop: 60 minutes - Admission excluded
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See Important Information for details- A comprehensive tour of Istanbul, with 1-, 2-, and 3-day options
- Marvel at Ottoman sites like Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque
- Shop like a local at the Spice Market and Grand Bazaar
- Explore Istanbul's mixed heritage with church and mosque visits
- Learn about the city's fascinating history
- Private tour means plenty of personal attention
Day one begins with a visit to the Hagia Sophia, a 6th-century Byzantine cathedral adorned in spectacular gold mosaics. From there, cover attractions like the ancient Basilica Cistern in the heritage district of Sultanahmet, and learn how the Blue Mosque got its nickname. You also have time to explore the treasures of Topkapi Palace, once home to the Ottoman sultans and their famous harems.
If you opt for a 2-day tour, begin with a visit to the bustling Spice Market, where you can haggle for saffron alongside shoppers. Cruise down the famous Bosphorus, where you might catch sight of river dolphins, explore the vibrant pedestrian street of Istiklal, and make a stop at Galata Tower, a medieval stone monument with incredible panoramas over the city.
The third day covers the Suleymaniye Mosque, the most beautiful of the Ottoman mosques, as well as the Byzantine frescoes in Chora Church. You also enjoy sweeping city views on a cable car ride on Pierre Loti Hill.
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Tour guide meets you at central Istanbul hotels or port. If hotel is not centrally located,
meeting point with tour guide is the front of Basilica Cistern Museum.
Ports
Istanbul Cruise Port
Inclusions
- Private tour
- Professional local guide
Exclusions
- Museum/Attraction Tickets
- Transportation from/back to hotel and between sites (unless option selected)
- Lunch
- Gratitude (suggested)
- Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)
- Entry/Admission - Topkapi Palace
- Entry/Admission - Basilica Cistern
- Entry/Admission - Bosphorus Strait
- Entry/Admission - Dolmabahce Palace
- Entry/Admission - Galata Tower
- Entry/Admission - Kariye Museum (The Chora Church)
- Entry/Admission - Pierre Loti Tepesi
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Please note that Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
- Blue Mosque is closed until 2pm on Fridays
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays between November 1 and March 31. Hagia Sophia is open to visit on Mondays between April 1 and October 31
- For multiple day booking, private van service will be advised according to your hotel location and size of the group
- Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays
- Due to museum regulations, live guide service is not available at Dolmabahce Palace
- Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Nov 10. Due to commemoration ceremony
- When booking the tour with van, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet you will be steps away from the museums, so the van will not be used as much.
- Galata Tower will be visited from outside as tour guides have no priority to skip the line due to Galata Tower regulations
- Annual closing dates of all museums and bazaars in Istanbul as follows: January 1 - New Year, June 4/6 - Ramadan Festival, August 11/14 - Eid Festival, October 29 - Republic Day.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Grand Bazaar and Spice Market are closed during 4, 5, 6 June - Ramadan Festival, 11, 12, 13 14 August - Eid Festival
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
About the operator
By: Guided Istanbul Tours
Certificate of Excellence
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Duration: 7h
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Mobile Ticket Accepted
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Hotel Pickup
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Languages Offered: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
- Free Cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
- Low Price Guarantee
- No Booking Fees
- Secure Payments
- 24/7 SupportCall:+44 12 2492 8241
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